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🌱 Jackson’s new college campus makes room for more career training

Jackson, Wyoming Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Jackson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Jackson’s new college campus makes room for more career training
  • Help your houseplants through winter at Thursday’s free library discussion
  • Reports: Jackson Hole loses its Portland nonstop in 2027

Also on today's calendar: Naturalist Night w/ Jackson Hole Eco Tours and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 24.
  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Central Wyoming College opens its Jackson campus, governor excited to watch it grow (newslj.com) — Central Wyoming College has opened a permanent Jackson campus on High School Road, expanding local access to hands-on career training. The 20,300-square-foot building will double nursing program capacity and triple culinary capacity, with simulation labs and a teaching kitchen. The project took 15 years and drew support from local voters, federal funding and donors.
   

2. Master gardeners wrap up library series with high-altitude houseplant tips (buckrail.com) — Keeping houseplants healthy through Jackson’s dry indoor winter is the focus of a free library discussion Thursday, Nov. 12. Wyoming master gardener Steven Deutsch will cover watering, soil, light and humidity at Teton County Library’s Ordway Auditorium from 5:30 to 7 p.m., closing out the library’s 2026 master gardener series.
   

3. Alaska Cuts 3 Portland Routes in 2027: Book Summer Flights Early (deeparrival.com) — Jackson Hole's seasonal nonstop link to Portland will not return in 2027, according to reports from The Bulkhead Seat and Thrifty Traveler. Alaska Airlines has not announced the change itself or provided a reason. No replacement nonstop has been announced, leaving travelers planning next summer's trips to consider connecting flights.
   

4. Moose-Wilson path is set to move into 'implementation,' top D.C. official tells Teton County (jhnewsandguide.com) — Federal officials plan to advance the Moose-Wilson Road bike path despite Jackson and Teton County leaders' concerns about public involvement. Interior says earlier environmental analysis is sufficient, and construction near Moose could begin in summer 2027. The estimated $35 million to $39 million project still lacks fully identified funding.
   

5. Stones dealerships collecting food donations for local food banks (localnews8.com) — Jackson residents can donate pantry staples at Stones Chevrolet throughout November to help stock local food banks for the holidays. The dealership is accepting nonperishable foods such as canned goods, pasta and rice, with donations delivered at month's end. Donors bringing five or more cans receive a $15 oil-change coupon.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Construction complete?
    Let us handle the final details. Wild West Home Services specializes in post-construction cleaning, helping builders, contractors, and homeowners… (Nextdoor Jackson)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Jackson. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Open/Close Shift Manager in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

Ok Jackson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.